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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,897.64, 34,376.10 and 15,470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,897.64, 34,376.10 and 15,470.44 is: 21,359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,897.64 : 34,376.10 = 15,470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,897.64/34,376.10 = 15,470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,897.64x = 34,376.10 × 15,470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,897.64x = 531,813,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,813,392.48/24,897.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,359.99

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